Alexandria in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

LTV Aerospace Vought A-7D Corsair II

By Karen Key, July 19, 2008

1. LTV Aerospace Vought A-7D Corsair II Marker

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LTV Aerospace Vought A-7D Corsair II. . When the 23d Tactical Fighter Wing came to England AFB in 1972, the Flying Tigers flew the A-7D Corsair II attack aircraft. For seven months in 1973, A-7 aircraft from the 74th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 23 TFW deployed to Thailand to support the air war in Southeast Asia. The Flying Tigers flew the A-7 until 1980. This aircraft is painted to duplicate a past 23 TFW commander's aircraft.

When the 23d Tactical Fighter Wing came to England AFB in 1972, the Flying Tigers flew the A-7D Corsair II attack aircraft. For seven months in 1973, A-7 aircraft from the 74th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 23 TFW deployed to Thailand to support the air war in Southeast Asia. The Flying Tigers flew the A-7 until 1980. This aircraft is painted to duplicate a past 23 TFW commander's aircraft.

Location. 31° 19.589′ N, 92° 31.777′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. Marker is on England Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alexandria LA 71303, United States of America.

Additional comments. 1. A-7D Corsair IIIn 1972- 1976 I was a crew chief on the A-7D. This was a bittersweet time for me. I worked on several of the A-7s. I really loved my job. I loved leaving at a moment's notice. When the siren went off I knew we might be going somewhere overseas. One night we were flying sorties around the Florida area. That night changed my life. I was on the flightline waiting for my aircraft to come back.

By Karen Key, July 19, 2008

3. LTV Aerospace Vought A-7D Corsair II Marker

Everybody's did except mine. I had lost a good friend. I am a pilot and love flying and I often think of my fellow airmen and the pilots that help keep this nation FREE! We all worked together and were brothers in arms!! I loved that jet. I am thankful for the plaque, and would like to thank everyone that took part in this wonderful cause. It brought back memories I had forgotten. GOD BLESS my fellow airmen and the FLYING TIGERS!

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2017. This page originally submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 3,266 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.

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